Horoscopes

HOLIDAY MATHIS, Copyright 2009 Creators Syndicate

Published 6:30 am, Friday, January 2, 2009

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY BY HOLIDAY MATHIS FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008

It would have been impossible to process all of the activity that went on at the close of the old year and the opening of the new year in real time. The Pisces Moon encourages much-needed moments of reflection. Our minds are a place of fun and amusement as we remember bits of the holidays and enjoy a delayed reaction.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Ambition has been a prized quality in your family, though it can sometimes be a dangerous chase. Hopefully you will not have to compromise your integrity in order to be accepted in an elite group. Stay honest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Those who try to use guilt in order to establish control will be sorry in the end, as this method will certainly backfire. Avoid the ploy yourself. When others know you see through the ruse, they will back off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To wish that you had an alternative past is a waste of energy. However, it's a very good use of energy to explore different viewpoints on the past you actually did have. Frame your history well and you'll come to enjoy it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). All ego aside, there's practically nothing worth going to trial over today. Sure, there are people whose manner of doing things is strange, if not corrupt. But would you rather be right, or would you rather be free of this struggle?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're putting yourself under too much pressure. Take it off. You don't have to save the world; just tell your story. You might accidentally save the world in the process, though -- a lucky byproduct.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JANUARY 2). This year represents a return to innocence, which is so refreshing for one as sophisticated and worldly as you. For starters, you are enchanted with your relationships and people surprise you in delightful ways. Developments at work will allow you to be paid for learning new skills. You share an inspiring connection with Virgo and Aries. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 43, 10 and 21.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Those who have marshaled their strengths will help you understand how you can do the same and reign supreme over your life. You will have access to power players and you can easily win them with your charm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are self-motivated. Because of this, you can go a very long time without getting external validation for your work. But enough is enough. Kindly request that others show appreciation for your contribution.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You need people more than you probably realize. No matter how busy you get, stay in contact with your friends. Their conversations uplift you, their cheering thoughts and wishes for you is sustenance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know your audience and you give them what they want. Luckily, it's the very same kind of performance you're in the mood to give. And because of this successful stint, you'll gain fans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Most people find it difficult to describe what they do best. That's why they need you. Your ability to vividly describe the talents and behaviors you see will raise the emotional tone of those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There's something you want people to do and you can't rest until it's in the works. You're really "on" this afternoon and should be able to whip your subjects into a frenzy. Just don't let the extra attention you get besot you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Selflessness leads to happiness, if not euphoria. While helping another person become fulfilled your heart overflows with the truest, most revitalizing joy you have experienced in weeks.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: A loved one who is disorganized needs your guidance, so take the wheel. TAURUS: You're devoted to all of your friends, though one special friendship will get the best of your attention. GEMINI: You are idealistic and so passionate about creating the quintessential experience that you could actually achieve perfection. CANCER: An enigmatic love interest will really excite you, which is why the person who doesn't answer your questions is absolutely irresistible. LEO: You ignore the outside world and focus your attention on those who are lucky enough to have your heart. VIRGO: Someone new finds you sweet, thoughtful and charming. LIBRA: The occasional domestic squabble is actually a very positive event that serves to keep a relationship healthy. SCORPIO: You will enjoy the totally unique and perhaps unconventional aspects of a relationship. SAGITTARIUS: Let the other person make the first move toward a physical relationship. CAPRICORN: A broadminded individual will capture your imagination. AQUARIUS: Money talk is helpful to you and you'll benefit from a loved one's perspective on your finances. PISCES: You read the emotion in your loved one's face and no other explanation is necessary.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Pisces and Capricorn have a unique way of nurturing each other. Pisces' ethereal spark helps Capricorn to break mental patterns that are too regimented. And Capricorn grounds Pisces, encouraging real action instead of endless pontification. These two feel most like themselves when they are together this weekend. Their mutual support system makes them a powerful team.

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